ArticleCanadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien2017
Facilitated access to an integrated model of care for arthritis in an urban Aboriginal population.
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- First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples Living in Urban Areas of Canada and Their Access to Healthcare: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Developing Integrated Healthcare Models for Indigenous People: Insights from a Relational Systematic Scoping Review.Journal of community health · 2026Article
- The First Nations experience of accessing rheumatology services in a metropolitan hospital: A qualitative study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
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- Physical pain among Indigenous Peoples in Canada: a scoping review.Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2023Article
- Integrating Indigenous healing practices within collaborative care models in primary healthcare in Canada: a rapid scoping review.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Co-design of a patient experience survey for arthritis central intake: an example of meaningful patient engagement in healthcare design.BMC health services research · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate a model of care to improve arthritis detection and treatment in an urban Aboriginal population.
designCohort study.
settingThe Elbow River Healing Lodge in Calgary, Alta.
participantsA total of 26 participants with noninflammatory arthritis and 12 with inflammatory arthritis.
interventionA monthly rheumatology clinic was embedded in the primary health care service and received referrals from primary care providers and allied health care professionals, or self-referrals. All participants had a standardized assessment to determine their diagnosis. Those with noninflammatory musculoskeletal conditions were returned to primary care management and those with inflammatory arthritis conditions were followed by the rheumatologist.
main outcome measuresAccessibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and cultural safety were evaluated as measures of quality for the model of care.
resultsNearly all participants (87%) thought the services were very easy or easy to obtain, and overall satisfaction with the model of care was high (89% were very satisfied or satisfied). For inflammatory arthritis patients, the swollen and tender joint counts improved over time (both
conclusionThis model of care facilitated access for diagnosis and return to care of inflammatory arthritis conditions, and was acceptable to participants. This model of care removes the complexities of access to non-family physician specialty care while providing health care in a setting valued by Aboriginal patients.
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